Katelyn Oldham Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.

@katelynstarrpdx

labor lawyer & movement idealist in Oregon; against the genocide of Palestinians and all violence against civilians; the rule of law and human rights matter; big fan of education; Abolish ICE is the moderate position

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Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· 2d

Timeline cleanse - grapes from the garden version. Planted three grapevines (eating, not wine) during the pandemic and we have a bumper crop this year with virtually no effort. The green variety is ready, the two purple varieties are ripening nicely. Giving lots away & eating what we can.

Grapes ripening from green to purple on the vine in the garden.

Green grapes rom garden in a bowl on the counter (with kiwi and peaches in the background).

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· 15d

Camping. South coast and Eel Lake, Oregon.

Two good dogs running on the sand in South Jetty beach, Florence, Oregon on a bright sunny day.

Hiking trail near William Tugman State Park, Oregon with lush foliage in August on a misty morning

Gnarled tree on an outcrop with Eel Lake in the background, misty morning with dappled clouds.

Eel lake, sunny afternoon with sandy beach in the foreground and geese floating on the water.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Jul 12

Blueberry pie for breakfast because why not?

Top view of blueberry pie with lemon and thyme on a gray kitchen counter.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Jun 8

End This Stupid War. Seen in D.C. last week.

Man holding sign reading End This Stupid War on a street corner in Washington D.C. last week.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· May 24

Late spring hike in Forest Park with some good dogs.

German Shepherd, dog and black and white poodle on a dirt trail with lush green all around ferns and new leaves.

Dirt trail (Firelane 5) in Forest Park with dappled sunlight, coming through newly green trees, and lots of ferns and other new growth.

German Shepherd Dog with ears up and tongue out against a backdrop of bright green ferns.

Dirt trail running through the forest in Forest Park with sunlight coming through and lots of new green growth.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· May 19

Peonies from the yard are pretty glorious right now. They must be hardy because I do absolutely nothing to help them but still they bloom every year.

Yellow, pale pink and red peonies in full bloom in a vase on a kitchen counter.

Creamy ivory peony swirl next to yellow and red and pink peonies on a vase.

Red peony with yellow stamen and pollen fully open next to pink and yellow peonies on a kitchen counter.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· May 5

Not a lot going on there that I’ve seen yet. I’ve only seen the ducklings (see below!) but they may be hiding when I’ve gone by or not yet awake. I’m excited for the grebe eggs to hatch - they’re so fun to watch!

Female mallard with clustered ducklings waking up in the shores of Commonwealth Lake.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· May 5

Local heron hanging out, pictured from my morning run:

Great blue heron regally perched on a structure on Commonwealth Lake in Beaverton, its image reflecting in the water. The lake is a bird refuge in a neighborhood and is surrounded by grass, trees, shrubs and some houses.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· May 5

Timeline cleanse: garden flowers. Peonies are low maintenance and make gorgeous flowers every spring. Nothing in our yard that survives from year to year is high maintenance. These have been going strong since 2020.

Dark fucshia peonies in a water carafe on a windowsill with sunlight in the background on a green garden/yard

Two of my favorite peony blooms - sunset peonies I think? They are always the first to bloom in the garden and turn from deep peach to pale cream like a sunset as the blooms age. You can see one is darker peach than the other in the photo. Sitting in a small vase on a kitchen countertop.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· May 1

It’s duckling season in Oregon. These mallards are so cuuuuute. Commonwealth Lake, Beaverton.

Ducklings and Mama at Commonwealth Park in Beaverton. The babies are out in all their cuteness.

Adorable mallard ducks following mama onto the grass. Commonwealth lake.

Five ducklings swimming while an adult, male mallard cruises in the background. Commonwealth lake.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Apr 26

Timeline cleanse: spring walk with the dogs

A poodle and German shepherd dog, both on leash walking in the morning sun on pavement with bright green grass next to them.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Apr 8

Prettiest dog in the world (an older German shepherd reddish-tan with black accents) snoozing on a bed with a golden yellow comforter. A large wood bookshelf overstuffed with books is in the background against dark blue walls.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Mar 28

Exercising our First Amendment rights.

Two older demonstrators wearing black shirts and jeans. One t-shirt reads Fight the Rich Not their Wars. Demonstrators in the background with various signs, including Stop the Grift Impeach! The sun is out. Downtown Portland Oregon.

Portland waterfront, cherry blossoms, line of demonstrators in the background walking up to the steel bridge. Photo from the bridge. Downtown buildings in background. The sun is out. A beautiful day to march with thousands of neighbors to demand a change in leadership and policies. Visibility matters. As do other actions and opposition.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Mar 6

Timeline cleanse from a recent trip to Albuquerque, NM

Mural in downtown Albuquerque as seen from a run. Thunderbird maybe, two Native American faces looking at the bird in the center. City sidewalk and street in foreground. Blue sky. Lots of great murals in Albuquerque.

View of desert mountains from top of tram outside Albuquerque and paraglider in distance against a blue sky. We saw a paraglider take off from up here and lots of soaring birds.

View of hiking/biking trail near the Rio Grande in Albuquerque on a trail run. Large dead branch arch. dirt trail, trees without leaves (it’s winter) and blue sky.

View of the Rio Grande and shore on the other side. Wide, shallow blue river, leafless trees, bracken and dead wood in foreground. Blue sky.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Feb 2

Earlier this afternoon/evening at the Ice Out of Portland March. Kids got teargassed here yesterday and it was great to see the Portland community show up and present a united front for immigrants and families. “Revoke the Permit” City!

Ice out of Portland march from City Hall to the Ice facility being rented. The demand is “Revoke the Permit” as they keep breaking laws and ordinances. Marchers carrying signs including “We are with You” on a beautiful evening. Brass band accompanied us.

More signs and marches including for Renee Good and Alex Pretti demanding justice for their murders by the Feds. And a Fuck Ice sign. Beautiful blue sky with sone puffy clouds.

Marchers getting closer to the Ice facility in the south waterfront area. More signs including “Abolish Ice” walking in a denser crowd as the numbers grow and we stay close together for safety. Sky getting darker and lights coming on in buildings to each side.

At the Ice facility in Portland. Lots of “Revoke the Permit” signs out as well as Justice for Alex Pretti. Lots of nurses marched today (signs indicating it or from conversations). People are angry and frustrated that this abusive federal agency is still here and still brutalizing people in our community. Sky is darkening and clouds rolling in. Gorgeous for February in Portland though. A good day to be in solidarity with the community.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Jan 10

Portland, Oregon today

Marchers in downtown Portland Oregon carrying protest signs telling ICE to get out.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Nov 13

Don’t cross the line! Be like these ducks staying away from the path in solidarity with striking SBX workers.

Mama mallard duck and ducklings at lake’s edge, Commonwealth Park.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Nov 6

That book lives on my office shelf! It’s a great read.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Oct 18

A few photos from the #Portland #nokings protest and march. Thought a lot about the “Be Reasonable Demand the Impossible“ slogan today. People power matters. The absurdity and humor on display was excellent and effective. Portland we love you!

Visualize General Strike sign and info on a large yellow truck

Lots of signs in the crowd. “Love in ways that devastatingly disrupt state violence” was particularly great.

Back dude of Hawthorn Bridge (east side). Portland turned out massively. It took us two hours to get to where our friends had been at the front end of the march. Good job Portland!

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Oct 18

I love you, Portland!

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Oct 16

We still have dogs and the right to protest. That is something to celebrate.

German shepherd dog and black and white poodle laying on a couch covered in Peruvian blankets from Huancayo - because claws!

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Sep 8

Nature is a balm. From a 16-mile loop trail run with Marion and three other lakes, Minto pass, and some side trails this Sunday. Part of Mt. Jefferson wilderness area. An older burn is still really prevalent and made for some exposed, hot running. Feeling the sore muscles today.

Mt. Jefferson in the distance and Blue Lake in the foreground (I think). Smoky day from central Oregon fires so Jeff isn’t very clear. Green trees provide sone shade in this section.

Old burn and some recovery very evident with small trees, shrubs, green grass by a natural spring. Sunny, exposed and hot.

My friend took this photo of me (white middle aged lady in trail gear) running in one of the hotter sections. On a dirt trail with broken rocks and dead trees from an old burn in the background. A few green trees thrive.

The other side of loop, lush, mossy and a waterfall. Taken from a bridge over the fall. Water was high from all the snow melt.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Aug 16

Timeline cleanse: dog hike version

Inti, a beautiful senior German Shepherd Dog sitting like a good girl with lush mossy conifer trees and green plants in the background. Forest Park near Pittock Mansion

Barney, a black and white poodle in need of grooming standing with his tongue hanging out on a dirt path in Forest Park

Forest Park Upper Macleay trail near Pittock Mansion, dirt trail, ferns, conifer trees with moss, some ivy

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Jul 15

Timeline cleanse: Mt. Hood wilderness area last weekend. There for a trail race and hiking with my dog and friends.

Zigzag river, sunny day, clear water over rocks, ferns, tall fir and cedar trees

Inti looking down the dirt trail near zigzag river, lush green ferns, plants, deep shade and tall trees

Old Salmon River trail. View from the trail: Tall tree covered with chartreuse moss, ferns, sunlight coming through break in the canopy, many mossy trees

Salmon River and German shepherd dog wading out. Sun on far bank, shade on near bank. Clear water, large gray rocks, lush foliage and mossy trees.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Jul 6

Timeline cleanse: Eugene, Oregon, Willamette River, river path, wild turkeys in the city.

Willamette river, July 4th, north of Eugene, Oregon, view from paddling with friends. Calm river stretch, blue sky with clouds, green trees and vegetation on each bank.

Willamette river, Eugene, Oregon, near the rose garden. Blue sky with streaks of white clouds, calm river stretches, green trees and vegetation on banks.

Two wild turkeys crossing an alley in west Eugene. Buildings, bushes, a white picket fence and a cobblestone alley. There are turkeys all over Eugene.

Grassy field off of the north bank river path in Eugene. Man standing distance. Tall oak trees, bushes, golden grass, blue sky.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Jun 28

Timeline cleanse: Forest Park edition with the four-legged buddies on a gorgeous morning in Portland, Oregon.

A German Shepherd Dog and a black and white poodle look down the path, morning summer light turns the forest trees green-gold.

The most beautiful German Shepherd Dog on the world carries a stick through tall grass while looking proud.

Morning light turns mossy trees green-gold.

Cool tree with a looped branch-arm at side of path with golden morning dappled light filtered through green leaves.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Jun 22

Extremely glad I got a 10-mile rainy trail run in this morning before all this new terrible war news. Hiking, running and just being outside is a major help with stress management.

Forest park in June in the rain. Leif Erickson. Green trees, green bushes, lush ferns and vegetation and a gravel dirt road heading off in the distance.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Jun 18

Enjoy some teeny ducklings I spotted with the dogs (kept far back and leashed) this morning at Commonwealth Lake, a neighborhood treasure for people and birds. Today is hard, but there are still ducks.

Two very small, very young ducklings nestle together in dry grass next to tall grass and water. Commonwealth Lake, Beaverton, Oregon, a bird refuge where you can sometimes spot otter and beaver as well as many birds - herons, kingfisher, eagles, ducks, geese, waxwings, sparrows, and dozens of others.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Jun 15

Portland, Oregon turned out for No Kings. The streets were full, peaceful, and the parade of marchers was extremely long. Everyone (but kings and authoritarians) are welcome here! Love the community in Portland.

No kings protesters walking over the Morrison bridge, many people and signs and flags on a concrete ramp.

Protesters walking under one of the bridges. Kids, families, older adults, some pride flags in addition to many signs demonstrating the first amendment right to protest.

Huge crowd of protesters in Portland, Oregon getting ready to march. Dozens of signs, flags, many older people all congregating in a show of people power for democracy. A sunny, breezy perfect day to protest and march.

Large group of protesters heading across the river with signs, chanting and being in community for democracy.

Katelyn Oldham *Abolish ICE. Defund DHS.*@katelynstarrpdx· Jun 13

Apparently we were at the same Chicago community event!